Christ the Redeemer (statue) - Wikipedia
WEBRomanian sculptor Gheorghe Leonida sculpted the face. Constructed between 1922 and 1931, the statue is 30 metres (98 ft) high, excluding its 8-metre (26 ft) pedestal.
Christ the Redeemer | History, Height, & Facts | Britannica
WEBAug 23, 2024 — Christ the Redeemer, colossal statue of Jesus Christ at the summit of Mount Corcovado, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It was completed in 1931 and stands 98 feet (30 meters) tall. The statue is the largest Art Deco-style sculpture in the world and is one of Rio de Janeiro’s most recognizable landmarks.
Christ the Redeemer - History and Facts | History Hit
WEBSep 9, 2021 — The face of the Christ the Redeemer statue was created by Gheorghe Leonida, a Romanian sculptor living in Paris hired by Landowski. On the 75th anniversary of the statue’s construction, in October 2006, the Archbishop of Rio consecrated a chapel beneath the statue.
Christ the Redeemer - One of the Seven Wonders of the World
WEBFeb 27, 2023 — As one of the longest symbols of modern Christianity across the globe, the statue receives millions of visitors annually. Coming at 635 tons, 98 feet long and 92 feet wide, overlooking the port city of Rio de Janeiro, Christ the Redeemer has been a cultural icon of the nation since inception.
How the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro became …
WEBJun 15, 2024 — The Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado mountain was meant to be an act of religious propaganda for Rio de Janeiro. But over the past century, it has become the symbol of the tolerant...
5 Reasons Why Christ the Redeemer Statue Is So Popular
WEBDec 5, 2019 — Christ the Redeemer statue in Brazil is a testament to the emotional impact of powerful design and enduring construction. Explore Rio's iconic figure.
Christ the Redeemer – History, Meaning, Height, Construction
WEBOct 24, 2022 — The statue was designed by French sculptor Paul Landowski and built by Brazilian engineer Heitor da Silva Costa. Further support came from French engineer Albert Caquot and Romanian sculptor Sculptor Gheorghe Leonida. The latter is credited with creating the face of the statue. Image (L-R): Heitor da Silva Costa and Paul Landowski
Christ the Redeemer: An Enduring Symbol of Faith and Brazilian …
WEBMay 26, 2024 — A Global Icon. Beyond its religious and local cultural significance, Christ the Redeemer has become a global icon, instantly recognizable and often used as a visual shorthand for Rio and even Brazil as a whole. The statue has been featured in countless films, TV shows, video games, and other media.
Christ the Redeemer — Google Arts & Culture
WEBChrist the Redeemer is an Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, created by French sculptor Paul Landowski and built by Brazilian engineer Heitor da Silva Costa, in...
5 Spectacular Views of Christ the Redeemer — Google Arts
WEBThe face of Christ was designed and sculptured by the Romanian artist Gheorghe Leonida. In total, the statue is 30 metres tall and weighs 635 tonnes. Nearly two million tourists make the...